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Gorion, Wise Mentor
Price tag $0.21

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

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Bant

Playstyle & Strategy

Adventures 30% Spellslinger 20% Spell Copy 11% Control 5% Primal Surge 5%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1027 Current Rank
#1252 Last Week
#980 Past 2 Years

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Gorion, Wise Mentor.

Amalia vs Gorion vs Liliana vs Greasefang EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Amalia vs Gorion vs Liliana vs Greasefang EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Adventure Time! Gorion vs Inalla vs Selenia vs Trostani EDH / CMDR game play

Adventure Time! Gorion vs Inalla vs Selenia vs Trostani EDH / CMDR game play

WNL 91 | March Madness Week 3 | Live MTG EDH | Commander Gameplay

WNL 91 | March Madness Week 3 | Live MTG EDH | Commander Gameplay

Multicolored Legends of Baldur's Gate [Commander VS 295] | Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay

Multicolored Legends of Baldur's Gate [Commander VS 295] | Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Gorion, Wise Mentor decks.

Bofur, Reliable Guardian Bofur, Reliable Guardian
+51% Synergy $0.28
Beorn, Reluctant Host Beorn, Reluctant Host
+29% Synergy $0.18
Bilbo Baggins, Burglar Bilbo Baggins, Burglar
+25% Synergy $0.16
Wizard's Staff Wizard's Staff
+25% Synergy $3.01
The Arkenstone The Arkenstone
+24% Synergy $9.35

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Gorion, Wise Mentor's abilities and overall game plan.

Lucky Clover Lucky Clover
+93% Synergy $0.31
Beanstalk Giant Beanstalk Giant
+90% Synergy $0.60
Edgewall Innkeeper Edgewall Innkeeper
+89% Synergy $0.25
Chancellor of Tales Chancellor of Tales
+86% Synergy $0.28
Giant Killer Giant Killer
+85% Synergy $0.32
Guardian Naga Guardian Naga
+83% Synergy $0.23
Blessed Hippogriff Blessed Hippogriff
+81% Synergy $0.16
Storyteller Pixie Storyteller Pixie
+79% Synergy $0.27
Stormkeld Vanguard Stormkeld Vanguard
+79% Synergy $0.32
Sword Coast Serpent Sword Coast Serpent
+78% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Gorion, Wise Mentor decks.

Tlincalli Hunter Tlincalli Hunter
+78% Synergy $0.77
Woodland Acolyte Woodland Acolyte
+77% Synergy $0.26
Rosethorn Acolyte Rosethorn Acolyte
+76% Synergy $0.24
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+73% Synergy $0.28
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+72% Synergy $0.85
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+72% Synergy $0.29
Elusive Otter Elusive Otter
+71% Synergy $0.29
Illithid Harvester Illithid Harvester
+70% Synergy $0.38
Shepherd of the Flock Shepherd of the Flock
+69% Synergy $0.17
Horned Loch-Whale Horned Loch-Whale
+68% Synergy $0.28

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $49.60
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $59.07
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $6.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $71.11
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $39.39

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Gorion, Wise Mentor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Threadbind Clique Threadbind Clique
+66% Synergy $0.19
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+66% Synergy $0.38
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+65% Synergy $0.34
Crystal Dragon Crystal Dragon
+62% Synergy $0.23
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius
+62% Synergy $0.39
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+62% Synergy $0.86
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+62% Synergy $0.56
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+60% Synergy $0.27
Dread Linnorm Dread Linnorm
+59% Synergy $0.28
Twining Twins Twining Twins
+58% Synergy $0.18
Hypnotic Sprite Hypnotic Sprite
+57% Synergy $0.12
Bramble Familiar Bramble Familiar
+56% Synergy $0.66
Beanstalk Wurm Beanstalk Wurm
+55% Synergy $0.28
Kellan, the Kid Kellan, the Kid
+54% Synergy $2.23
Lovestruck Beast Lovestruck Beast
+54% Synergy $0.20
Flaxen Intruder Flaxen Intruder
+54% Synergy $0.23
Moonshae Pixie Moonshae Pixie
+52% Synergy $0.10
Brightcap Badger Brightcap Badger
+48% Synergy $2.54
Emerald Dragon Emerald Dragon
+47% Synergy $0.20
Tempest Hart Tempest Hart
+46% Synergy $0.18
Sentinel of Lost Lore Sentinel of Lost Lore
+45% Synergy $0.23
Queen of Ice Queen of Ice
+40% Synergy $0.12
Ardenvale Tactician Ardenvale Tactician
+39% Synergy $0.06
Faerie Guidemother Faerie Guidemother
+36% Synergy $0.09
Oakhame Ranger Oakhame Ranger
+36% Synergy $0.21
Pollen-Shield Hare Pollen-Shield Hare
+35% Synergy $0.36
Kellan, Daring Traveler Kellan, Daring Traveler
+35% Synergy $0.23
Sea Hag Sea Hag
+31% Synergy $0.09
Mysterious Pathlighter Mysterious Pathlighter
+29% Synergy $0.10
Chulane, Teller of Tales Chulane, Teller of Tales
+28% Synergy $6.21
Galvanic Giant Galvanic Giant
+28% Synergy $0.24
Vantress Transmuter Vantress Transmuter
+28% Synergy $0.22
Wandermare Wandermare
+28% Synergy $0.11
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+26% Synergy $0.26
Quandrix Apprentice Quandrix Apprentice
+25% Synergy $0.25
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+23% Synergy $1.94
Ettercap Ettercap
+23% Synergy $0.24
Ferocious Werefox Ferocious Werefox
+23% Synergy $0.20
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+23% Synergy $0.35
Savvy Trader Savvy Trader
+22% Synergy $4.04
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+21% Synergy $3.86
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+21% Synergy $0.42
Bilbo, Luckwearer Bilbo, Luckwearer
+20% Synergy $0.19
Cheeky House-Mouse Cheeky House-Mouse
+20% Synergy $0.31
Sailors' Bane Sailors' Bane
+19% Synergy $0.23
Beluna's Gatekeeper Beluna's Gatekeeper
+18% Synergy $0.19
Lonesome Unicorn Lonesome Unicorn
+18% Synergy $0.28
Velvetwing Butterflies Velvetwing Butterflies
+17% Synergy $0.10
Silverflame Squire Silverflame Squire
+15% Synergy $0.17
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+15% Synergy $1.76

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Gorion, Wise Mentor safe.

Run Away Together Run Away Together
+33% Synergy $0.21
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+33% Synergy $0.77
Paradoxical Outcome Paradoxical Outcome
+19% Synergy $0.51
Evacuation Evacuation
+11% Synergy $0.24
Peel from Reality Peel from Reality
+9% Synergy $0.16
Once Upon a Time Once Upon a Time
+8% Synergy $1.22
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+7% Synergy $0.25
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+5% Synergy $0.32
Bant Charm Bant Charm
+3% Synergy $0.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+0% Synergy $0.36
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.72
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.90
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-9% Synergy $3.61
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $2.10
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $3.52
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-13% Synergy $1.40
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $15.49
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-17% Synergy $1.53

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Gorion, Wise Mentor's game plan and control the board.

Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+40% Synergy $0.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+16% Synergy $0.64
Cultivate Cultivate
+14% Synergy $0.39
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+14% Synergy $1.98
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+13% Synergy $0.24
Faerie Slumber Party Faerie Slumber Party
+12% Synergy $1.75
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+8% Synergy $1.28
Primal Surge Primal Surge
+6% Synergy $5.34
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+4% Synergy $1.69
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+3% Synergy $2.99
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $7.02
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.37
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
0% Synergy $3.69
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $2.30
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.45
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.62

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+47% Synergy $16.23
Monster Manual Monster Manual
+42% Synergy $9.22
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+30% Synergy $1.85
Glamdring, Foe-hammer Glamdring, Foe-hammer
+24% Synergy $0.81
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+14% Synergy $1.51
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+14% Synergy $11.28
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+7% Synergy $2.94
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $65.96
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $2.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Gorion, Wise Mentor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+61% Synergy $7.18
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+58% Synergy $5.15
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+42% Synergy $5.57
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+33% Synergy $0.34
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+21% Synergy $0.25
Extraordinary Journey Extraordinary Journey
+18% Synergy $0.30
Primeval Bounty Primeval Bounty
+17% Synergy $0.35
An Unexpected Party An Unexpected Party
+16% Synergy $0.39
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+10% Synergy $7.51
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+9% Synergy $0.40
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+9% Synergy $1.82
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+5% Synergy $3.06
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+5% Synergy $0.55
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+5% Synergy $0.48
Guardian Project Guardian Project
0% Synergy $13.89
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
-2% Synergy $1.82

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis Zanarkand, Ancient Metropolis
+51% Synergy $0.52
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+49% Synergy $1.35
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+46% Synergy $2.24
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+6% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $3.85
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $18.33
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $28.81
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $52.33

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Simic Signet Simic Signet
+8% Synergy $0.35
Spell Satchel Spell Satchel
+7% Synergy $0.11
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+6% Synergy $1.02
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.64
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $4.17
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+3% Synergy $0.47
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+2% Synergy $3.04
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+1% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $0.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.56
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.38

Lands

The mana base foundation for Gorion, Wise Mentor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Edgewall Inn Edgewall Inn
+64% Synergy $0.26
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+16% Synergy $1.25
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.32
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
+10% Synergy $0.55
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+8% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.25
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+6% Synergy $1.15
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+5% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.22
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+4% Synergy $0.38
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+3% Synergy $0.37
Krosan Verge Krosan Verge
+3% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+3% Synergy $13.15
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.36
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+2% Synergy $0.38
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+2% Synergy $5.88
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+0% Synergy $1.12
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+0% Synergy $5.49
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
0% Synergy $6.13
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $20.18
Port Town Port Town
0% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
0% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.24
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-2% Synergy $0.25
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-3% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-3% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.20
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-4% Synergy $4.15
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-5% Synergy $0.35
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-5% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-6% Synergy $0.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-7% Synergy $0.37
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
-8% Synergy $0.27
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.25
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-8% Synergy $0.33
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-9% Synergy $7.26
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-10% Synergy $7.20
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-11% Synergy $9.59
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-11% Synergy $37.87
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
-11% Synergy $0.41
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-13% Synergy $12.85
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-13% Synergy $15.86
Brushland Brushland
-13% Synergy $1.59
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-13% Synergy $0.28

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